Fox

Foxes are a species of omnivorous mammals characterized by a long snout and bushy tail. They are part of the family Canidae which include wolves, jackals and dogs. Foxes typically weigh around 13 pounds (5.9 kg) and are the size of a small to medium domestic dog.

The most common species of fox is the red fox found on nearly every continent. They are solitary animals that have a distinct red fur with black-tipped feet and a white-tipped tail.Foxes are either solitary or live in small family groups. They most often eat rodents, small birds, amphibians and fruit. Foxes are able to live successfully near humans in urban environments.  Their clever foraging skills and use in hunting have garnered the fox a reputation for being cunning animals.